DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Mayor of Durham, Leo Williams, spoke to ABC11 about Police Chief Patrice Andrews allegedly making highly charged statements on her personal social media account in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
The City of Durham released a statement saying it is aware of a personal social media post made by Chief Andrews.
The post was made on the Chief's personal account and not on any official City or Police Department platform.
"We are reviewing the matter to determine whether any City policies were violated."
The mayor said he spoke with the chief, telling ABC11 that there is a responsibility that comes with this position.
"We as public servants. We do have to be aware of our verbiage, whether it's in our personal capacity or not. And sometimes, we are human. Sometimes we make that mistake. The chief did not do this; I spoke to her personally; her intent was not to create outrage. It was her expressing her personal views within her own personal network; however, she's the chief of police, and it affects the residents of Durham if they are interpreting it as such." Williams said.
The mayor says the city has not decided on any disciplinary actions for the chief as of this moment.
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